Inspiring new dimensions of creativity
in 3-D signs, graphics and displays
New Sign•Foam4 with Microcell Technology
A dream to machine, ultra-smooth, fast finishing
Discover Sign•Foam4, the ultimate artist’s sign board for
dimensional signage and displays. Available in 15- and 18lb. densities, this next-generation material provides the
crisp, clean edges and detailed definition that you demand
– plus so much more. Its advanced microcell technology
produces an exceptionally fine, grain-free surface that
minimizes sanding, and greatly reduces priming, painting
and finishing time. Imagine, ultra-smooth painted finishes
with fewer coats and less process labor.
Sign•Foam4’s tough-yet-refined cell structure accommodates virtually any design you envision, whether milled
by machine, carved by hand, or sandblasted. It’s a superb
board for CNC-machining finely detailed designs and
lettering, and nearly invisible surface textures.
What’s more, its finer cell structure at lower densities
is comparable to others’ higher-density products. The
advantages of Sign•Foam4’s tighter microcell texture
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Boards that are easier to machine
Crisper, cleaner, stronger edges
Finer, more intricate 3-D details
Excellent small-shape durability
Ultra-smooth surfaces with less work
Faster, more precise hand carving
Less filling, sanding, priming and painting
Greater endurance in outdoor applications
Wood-like shavings vs. dust when machining
We are very impressed with the improved surface finish of 15-pcf Sign•Foam4 – both on the router table, and
in hand carving and grinding. It fills well, holds edges, and provides a fantastic finish with fewer coats. On
the very first sign we created with Sign•Foam4, we only needed one coat of primer on the background. The
new product is also easier to clean up: It creates thin shavings instead of dust when we machine it, and when
sanded, it leaves behind a fine powder that’s static-free. We have used Sign•Foam since the product was
released, and we will continue to use it because of its quality and availability.”
Bruce Janssen, The Wood Shop,
Boyne City, MI • www.thewoodshop.com
Extend your artistry: Paint, sandblast and
achieve special effects with less effort
With its very fine, uniform microcell structure,
Sign•Foam4 offers infinite options for painting,
finishing and creating special effects. Its smooth-assilk surfaces and clean-cut edges also reduce your
production and finishing labor time by requiring
minimal sanding and usually no filling. Let it inspire
you to new dimensions of creativity:
Choose any paint or lacquer – Because it’s highly chemically
resistant and doesn’t react to solvents, easily apply any kind
of paint or lacquer.
“Wow” painted and special effects – Create gilded, metallic,
and high-gloss mirror finishes, or faux finishes, like marble
and granite.
Minimal paint absorption – The extra-smooth finish requires
fewer coats of paint, saving you time and money.
Better adhesion – Paint does not crack, peel, wear or
flake off.
Precise sandblasting – Sign•Foam4 is ideal for sandblasting
techniques, such as replicating a wood grain, stucco, stone,
brick or other effect. Stencils remove easily to leave crisp,
precise designs.
Appliqués – Add dimension with appliqués and icons. The
lightweight material bonds easily without filling or sanding
glue joints.
Smooth installation – Your dimensional signs, displays and
models are a breeze to mount, and install cleanly.
Ideal for any environment
A “green” medium – in any color
Sign•Foam4 is virtually indestructible, so it offers an
unlimited lifespan in any application – inside or out. It is
lightweight, yet remarkably strong and stable over time.
Unlike wood, the closed-cell material is impermeable
by water and moisture, so it doesn’t rot, decay,
decompose or swell from humidity. It’s unaffected by
high-salt environments. And it is formulated to withstand
temperatures from –30ºF to 140ºF, so it holds up
under extreme conditions and in severe weather.
Sign•Foam4 is both artist- and environmentally friendly.
This wood-alternative sign board is sustainably produced
and can contribute LEED certification points for building
credits. Every sheet contains 240 recycled plastic water
bottles for a minimum 16 percent green content. What’s
more, Sign•Foam4 is nontoxic, and VOC- and CFC-free. It is
made in the USA and offers life cycle traceability. So, this
material is better for your work, better for the earth, and
better for your health.
The ideal creative medium for eye-popping
3-D signs, graphics and displays
Sign-Arts Products introduced the premier high-density
urethane (HDU) foam to the sign industry 25 years ago
and in the years since, Sign•Foam has been continually
perfected for outstanding performance.
Sign•Foam4 is produced by General Plastics, an
innovative manufacturer of unique polyurethane
foams renowned for strength, exceptional physical
characteristics and quality. Their proprietary ISO-certified
processes assure consistent thickness and density for
the specified material. The result is a remarkable sign and
display board that remains dimensionally stable from
production to installation, and through years of use.
Sign-Arts Products: Your creative connector
Sign-Arts Products is here to support your imagination,
artistry, satisfaction and success. That’s why we
bring together artistic sign makers and designers of
dimensional displays with the absolute best high-density
urethane (HDU) foam for the money – Sign•Foam4. Our
extensive network of knowledgeable U.S. and Canadian
distributors will connect you to everything you need to
create in-demand signs and displays using this reliable,
versatile and time-saving medium. Beyond supplying
you with the right product for your application, they
offer a full line of adhesives, primers, fillers, coatings and
textures specifically designed for use with Sign•Foam4.
“New Sign•Foam4 will make every sign maker’s job that
much more efficient, with less labor in the production
and finishing stages. We’ve achieved great results
machining it with a CNC router: Small details hold up
better and all surfaces rendered are smooth and clean.
The new microcell technology yields a very smooth
edge and creates a smooth finish twice as easily as the
previous HDU.”
David McDonald, Avila Sign & Design
Arroyo Grande, CA • www.481sign.com
What will you create
with Sign•Foam4?
An optimal foundation for inspired signage
Sign•Foam supports new realms of creativity and craftsmanship in 3-D signage. Tough, yet offering a fine-cell structure, it accommodates virtually any design you envision,
whether carved by hand, milled by machine or sandblasted. And because Sign•Foam is so consistent, it’s easy to
bond foam boards to make signs that are larger than the
maximum sheet size, or to add thickness by laminating pieces together.
Signage applications include:
• Routed signs
• Monument-style signs
• Flat-mounted signs
• Letter graphics
• Sandblasted graphics
• Simulated wood signs
Impressive graphics, models and displays
Transform Sign•Foam4 into extraordinary display models,
sculptures, environmental graphics and larger-than-life
creations. The impervious, enduring material allows your
artistic creations to be used and admired for decades. For
making oversize figures or displays, foam boards can
be securely bonded using a variety of adhesive systems.
Display applications include:
• Environmental displays
• Sculptures and carvings
• Theme park characters
• Theme park environments
Versatility to support your vision
Imagine a medium that actually supports your artistry and
craftsmanship instead of forcing you to work around its
limitations! Consider its many advantages:
Always flat and stable – Sign•Foam4 sheets will not warp,
twist or bow. And they retain their dimensional stability
over the long haul.
Easily worked by hand or machine – New Sign•Foam4 is
easily engraved, carved, chiseled and shaped in any direction
using the simplest woodworking tools or sophisticated
CAD/CAM routers and CNC machines.
Superior cell structure – The smooth, uniform, grain-free
cell structure supports very fine surface finishes.
Consistent density – Rely on consistently uniform material
from sheet to sheet, and within each block. No more surprises
like hidden voids or “worm holes.”
Grain-free – Spend less time cutting and less money
on replacing cutting blades.
Exceptional machining characteristics – Sign•Foam4 lets
you create the most precise, intricate designs and welldefined edges without added sanding.
Less mess and risk – When machined, the material breaks
off into shavings that fall safely to the floor, instead of
contaminating your shop’s air, tools and surfaces with dust.
Fast fixes – Quickly and easily fill and repair any holes,
mistakes or damage.
Secure bonding – Sign•Foam4 is easily glued to build larger
pieces. It creates strong, secure bonds that are smooth, clean
and even.
Specify Sign•Foam for all of your dimensional projects
Showcase your artistry while generating more profits with high-value signs and displays.
Let Sign•Foam4 add the final dimension to your business!
The Sign•Foam4 HDU material is manufactured in large blocks to your specifications.
In addition to standard sizes, sheets can be ordered in custom thicknesses.
Standard sheet sizes for Sign•Foam3 10-lb.,
Sign•Foam4 15-lb. and 18-lb. densities:
• 4’ x 8’
• 4’ x 10’
• 5’ x 8’
• 5’ x 10’
Thickness ranges from 1/2” to 3” max. on all densities.
• Applications
Sign•Foam3
10-lb.
Sign•Foam4
15-lb.
Sign•Foam4
18-lb.
Monument Structure Solid Block
Monument Structure Hollow Core
Monument Structure Metal Core
Sandblasted Graphics
Simulated Wood Grain
Simulated Tile or Masonry
Letters or Graphics
Carving
Model Making
Sign•Foam4 is warranted to perform as advertised for a period of not less than 10 years.
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